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LAST CALL - Radio stations often have a spot where they chat to someone about the conditions for surfing etc. each day, just a couple of minutes usually, maybe only once or twice a week. It would be great if we could get a list of contacts who would be prepared to comment on the local conditions for windsurfing on an occasional basis and maybe add a few comments about the sport, how to get started, how to stay safe etc. This would obviously suit someone running a business related to windsurfing, kiteboarding, SUP etc.

Auckland windsurfers are planning a challenge to sail from Takapuna to Great Barrier Island to raise funds for the Cancer Society. Sometime in September (weather permitting) 3 sailors will attempt the approximately 60 nautical miles (110km) journey. Anyone wishing to sponsor, donate or find out more should contact Tim on 09 4158885 (Monday - Friday from 8am - 4.30pm).

A UK WINDSURFING champion set a new record yesterday for completing the most watersports in one day. Guy Cribb took advantage of the longest day of the year to cram in 21 sports along the ten miles from Bournemouth to Poole. His record includes sailing, sea kayaking, kite surfing, stand-up paddle-boarding, body-boarding, windsurfing, water-skiing, jet-skiing and skimboarding. http://news.scotsman.com/uk/Windsurfer-sets-water-sports-record.6375195.jp